Ubud Quad Bike Tour: 2-Hour Ride & Lunch with Instructor

Two hours on a quad through Ubud's rice fields, forests and river crossings

You arrive at the base, get a safety briefing and gear from your instructor, then spend two hours riding your own quad through Ubud's forests, rice fields and river crossings. After showering and changing, you eat an Indonesian lunch before returning to your hotel. The whole day is private, insured, and includes transport both ways.

Step-by-step itinerary

Bali Quad Bike Adventure

• Arrive and enjoy welcome drink
• Change into adventure attire
• Receive safety briefing
• Ride quad bike through landscapes
• Change into fresh clothes
• Enjoy a delicious lunch

The experience

Hands grip the handlebars, feet find the pegs, and then the engine turns over, and you're the one riding it. A professional instructor walks you through the controls first, makes sure you're comfortable, and then leads you out onto the track. The Ubud quad bike tour runs for about two hours through terrain that shifts from muddy forest paths to open rice terraces, with river crossings and rougher sections that actually test your balance. It's not a scenic cruise. It's a ride where you're actively steering through something that feels a bit wild.

The day starts at your hotel with a pickup in a private air-conditioned vehicle, then a welcome drink and a proper safety briefing once you arrive at the base. You'll change into riding gear, get fitted with a helmet and protective equipment, and spend time with your instructor going over how the quad handles before you leave the compound. Single riders operate their own bike. Couples or friends can opt for a tandem setup if you prefer to ride together (the combined weight limit is 150 kilograms). After the ride itself, you'll shower, change into fresh clothes, and sit down to an Indonesian buffet lunch while your legs remember what just happened.

What makes this different from other quad biking in Bali is that it's private. Your group stays small, your instructor stays with you the whole time, and the route includes actual obstacles: river crossings, steep descents, tight forest sections. You're not on a manicured track. The landscape around Ubud is genuinely lush and varied, so the ride moves through different terrain every twenty minutes or so, which keeps it from feeling repetitive. Insurance is included, as are towels and shower facilities afterward, which matters when you're covered in mud.

The whole experience runs from morning into early afternoon. Hotel transfer is included both ways, so you don't need to arrange transport or worry about getting back. Bring a change of clothes and expect to be sore the next day if you're not used to riding. The physical demand is real, and the reference material notes this isn't suitable for travelers with spinal issues, pregnancy, or cardiovascular concerns. If you're comfortable on a bike and want something more active than a typical Bali tour, this one delivers.

What’s included

Your day includes private air-conditioned hotel transfer to and from the base, a welcome drink, full safety briefing and protective gear, a professional ride instructor who leads the entire two-hour quad bike experience, use of towels and shower facilities afterward, an Indonesian buffet lunch, and comprehensive insurance coverage for the ride.

Options for this experience

2 options

Tandem ride (couple)Guide in English · 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00One bike shared by two riders, so bookings must be for an even number (2, 4, 6, 8, etc.), for couples; pickup is included

Single ride (solo)Guide in English · 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00Each person gets their own bike; pickup is included

You'll see the exact price of each option when you check availability.See dates and prices

Before you book

Days and timesEvery dayDepartures at 08:00, 10:00, 12:00 and 14:00

Book up to2h before

AgesAdult (17 to 65 years) · Under 17: can't be booked

GroupPrivate

Live guideEnglish

Meeting point and pickupHotel pickup included.You can choose from 3 pickup points.

Cancellation and refundsFree cancellation up to 24 h before the start. After that, no refund.

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Good to know

Physically demandingNot recommended during pregnancyNot recommended with heart problemsNot recommended with back problems

Operated by Rukmana Bali Tour

Is this one for you?Book this if you want an active, hands-on adventure through Ubud's landscape rather than a passive tour: the private format and professional instruction mean you get real guidance through genuinely challenging terrain, and the included transfer and lunch remove the logistics from your day.

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Top questions

How long is the actual riding time?

Approximately two hours on the quad bike itself, not counting the briefing, gear-up, shower and lunch.

Can two people ride on one quad?

Yes, the tandem package is available for couples or friends, with a combined weight limit of 150 kilograms.

What's included in the price?

Hotel pickup and return, welcome drink, safety gear, professional instructor, the two-hour ride, shower facilities, towels, insurance, and an Indonesian buffet lunch.

Do I need quad biking experience?

No, the instructor briefs you on controls and operation before you ride. You should be comfortable on a bike and in reasonable physical condition.

What if I'm not fit enough?

The tour is not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries, pregnancy, or poor cardiovascular health. If you have concerns, contact the operator before booking.

What's the terrain like?

A mix of muddy forest paths, rice terraces, river crossings, and rougher sections. It's an active ride, not a gentle scenic tour.

Is insurance included?

Yes, insurance coverage is included in the package.

What time does it start?

The tour includes hotel pickup, so timing is arranged based on your location in Ubud. Confirm the pickup time when you book.